Category Archives: Catholic Writing and Publishing

The Big Book of Ghost Stories edited by Otto Penzler

Posted on May 26, 2013 by

The Big Book of Ghost Stories by Otto Penzler My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a treat for myself after getting a free lance writing job. I read the entire book over a long period of time by … Continue reading →

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A Summer of Discipleship for Catholic Writers

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

I’m sick and tired of watching my friends and family leave the Church! That was the response I received from a Catholic grandma-in-the-pews when I mentioned a little book study I’d be doing.  A book that answers the question of, … Continue reading →

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From the President’s Desk – May, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

As I write this, the rain is softly falling, the birds are chirping and I’m frantically trying to meet four deadlines. Such is the life of a writer. Have you ever heard of the saying “Many hands make light work?” … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading: Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to Saint Matthew by Erasmo Leiva Merikakis Yes it’s 700 pages and only covers the first third of the Gospel of Matthew. And your point is …? That … Continue reading →

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Amazing Grace for Married Couples

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Jeff Cavins, Matthew Pinto, and Patti Armstrong teamed up to write this remarkable collection. It portrays the varied experiences of twelve couples whose marriages could never have survived without both spouses having a change of heart. The voices of each … Continue reading →

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Naturally Queen*

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

The Church has a wonderful tradition of “remembrance” and a consistent ethic to recall for us those who have gone before, as well as those who have founded, promoted, supported or died for Her sake. If we look at the … Continue reading →

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CWG Prayer Chain Post: May 20, 2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

The CWG Prayer Chain Post is a weekly post for members to include their special intentions by adding a comment. First Corinthians 12:4-7, 12-13 There are many different gifts, but it is always the same Spirit; there are many different … Continue reading →

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The Church Building as Sacred Place by Duncan G. Stroik

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

The Church Building as a Sacred Place: Beauty, Transcendence, and the Eternal by Duncan G. Stroik My rating: 4 of 5 stars Maybe it’s because I’m a convert from complete secularism. I just don’t see what’s supposed to be so … Continue reading →

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Where Pentecost Began

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Behold………… Child who said yes,  dialogued with angels and saw Magi kneel. Traveler to a strange land. Teacher of God. Searcher for the lost. First hand observer of the new heaven. Witness in the crowd and one of few on … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Great Godparent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Becoming a Great Godparent: Everything a Catholic Needs to Know by Paraclete Press My rating: 5 of 5 stars “I do have one godparent who has really been supportive of me my whole life. She has pushed me to become … Continue reading →

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